Arela Simerson·Jan 24, 2024Meetings are the WorstPersonally, most meetings are a one-way track to burnout. As an autistic person, I find it challenging to process linear details, like…
Arela Simerson·Dec 7, 2023Hierarchy is a Tool of OppressionThe corporate hierarchy is problematic, it directly conflicts with the values or mission of a nonprofit organization, and should be…
Arela Simerson·Apr 18, 2023Equity in Hiring Starts with Removing BarriersEmployment barriers are built into our work systems and culture. We see them in all aspects, starting from the job description and hiring…
Arela Simerson·Mar 20, 2023The Great Tip DebateTipflation is getting out of control, what to do about it?
Arela Simerson·Oct 14, 2022A Personal Essay about DiscriminationI believe that keeping hidden, trying to pass, mask, be complicit, is not possible for me. In one way or the other, the walls crash..
Arela Simerson·Oct 13, 2022The Truth about Your Crumby Pay IncreaseAs we average workers reduce our spending, the corporations citing pandemic pains and recession fears, are also racing to save their profit
Arela Simerson·Jan 18, 2021Making Space for Hard DaysIs your employee having a bad day? That’s ok, let them.